Ian Cook

Curious about the differences between gaussian and pareto distribution? Ask Ian. Want to know what it’s like to kite ski North of the Arctic Circle? Ask Ian. Not only is he an expert in statistical analysis and HR metrics, he’s also an avid cyclist, skier and runner. At Visier, Ian helps customers drive organizational change through linking workforce analysis to business outcomes. He is responsible for the workforce domain expertise within the Visier solutions.

Three pairs of hands are resting on top of a wooden table. One person has their hands on a laptop and holds a sheet of paper with the words "resume" on it. Another person has an employer agreement contract in front of them. The third person sits across from the other two with their hands folded.

Justify a Job Offer’s Salary with Data

By Ian Cook, 11.12.18

Candidates are approaching job offer negotiations with unprecedented levels of insight and confidence: The US unemployment rate has reached a…

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3 Ways to Neutralize AI Bias in Recruiting

By Ian Cook, 04.12.18

If there is one thing to learn from Amazon’s experience with a sexist recruiting engine, it’s that AI is a…

Why Agile Workforce Planning is Key to Organizational Success

By Ian Cook, 01.12.18

Business agility is no longer for the brazen few. Rapid technology change, shifting demographics, competitive markets, and other trends have necessitated…

A clothing retail store worker holding a tablet helps a customer. There are clothes hanging in racks behind them. This photo is a metaphor for retail HR using people analytics to avoid holiday retail worker shortfalls.

Avoid Holiday Retail Worker Shortfalls with What-If Analyses

By Ian Cook, 20.11.18

With US consumer confidence reaching an 18-year high, the demand for seasonal workers in stores and distribution centers has become…

Two HR executives discussing Deloitte research on how successful organizations use people analytics to drive decision-making

12 Ways to Get C-Suite Buy-In for Great HR Initiatives

By Ian Cook, 12.11.18

Imagine a world where every great HR initiative gets properly funded: Retention programs are fully backed by the C-suite, recruitment…

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Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: Why HR Needs to Map Unconventional Career Paths

By Ian Cook, 30.10.18

“Have you ever considered a career in hacking?” This may be an unusual way to start a career coaching conversation…